Cetinje Population 2026
Cetinje has a population of 15,137, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Cetinje. Roughly 2.4% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,137
Rank in Montenegro
#8
Coordinates
42.39°N, 18.91°E
~686 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica
Distance to capital (Podgorica)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Cities near Cetinje
- Budva18,000 people · ~13 km away
- Podgorica236,852 people · ~29 km away
- Herceg Novi19,536 people · ~32 km away
- Bar17,727 people · ~36 km away
- Nikšić58,212 people · ~43 km away
- Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cetinje?
Cetinje has a population of 15,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Montenegro.
What region is Cetinje in?
Cetinje is located in Cetinje, Montenegro.
Is Cetinje the capital of Montenegro?
No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 29 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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